Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Letter to Editor of Beverly Review

Don’t we pay taxes for them to make our streets safe? I have been practically hit five times in the last few weeks by drivers who didn’t even bother to pause at a stop sign. There is no fear of getting a ticket in Chicago for breaking the law in a vehicle. When was the last time you saw someone pulled over in Chicago for a traffic stop that wasn’t a major accident? You’re going to have to think real long and hard to come up with one.

Now watch a whole lot of nothing being done by the people in charge in the 19th Ward—as usual. They get paid regardless. It’s time for a change—alderman, police chief, district commander, police officer, even the citizens (they are the ones doing the crazy driving in the first place).

Most of the article is police hating and calling them lazy. We obviously do not agree with those aspects of the article. Feel free to follow the link and read the whole article if you'd like.

What we are focusing on is that someone took the time to write a letter that points out a lack of police service. The article doesn't say where, just 22nd district. Hmmm, we have been saying that for a while. Our beefs are not with traffic as the writer focuses on, our beefs are with the violent and property crimes. What is happening is citizens are paying some attention and starting to make some waves.

The other thing that caught our attention was the blame this writer passes around. Alderman and police leaders were on the list. Although the alderman and police leaders cannot force a police officer (for the most part) to pull over and write tickets, they do have a say in the number of police on the street and the environment with which police are able to do work. Same argument for crime patrols in the neighborhood. Whether it is traffic citations or crime patrols, we are short police and we are aware of it. Hence our warning to the public at large to learn to protect yourself.

8 comments:

Anonymous
said...

My stepson Gary was jumped last night/early this morning by 2 blacks from Englewood.Gary is a night manager at the BurgerKing on 111th and Kedzie and was on his way to work,was running late and on foot,since the busses don't run down 111thst. after midnight.Although I advise him to be aware of his surroundings especially at that time of night,he was yakking on his phone,and they jumped him between the cemeteries.Thank God a detective either going or coming from work saw what was going on,stopped,and these 2 took off.A couple of off-duty cops standing near Hippo's got involved,and these bum's were arrested.If my detail's are a little sketchy,this is what Gary told me,not from a police report.His cell was'nt recovered, but other items were.However he did hear that they were just looking for someone to rob in Beverly or M.G.(Candyland!).His ear looks like a 'toon ear where he was struck,he's shook,but otherwise allright.I just want to thank from the bottom of my heart,the officer's who got involved.Thank you,Thank you!I'll glady pop for some adult beverages at your favorite watering hole.We all need to be aware and involved.Carmen G.(P.S)I will also post at S.C.C or Shaved.

We Watch punks and drunks drive thru the No Thru Traffic Alleys near T.R.'s every day and night, I'll bet not one single citation has been issued, since these signs went up 2 years ago. The round-abouts are being gone around the wrong way by dope motorists who don't know how to negotiate around it, causing dangerous conditions at residential intersections. Alcohol is everywhere, especially on holidays and weekends, in public, in the Parks and Streets. Drivers are on cellphones driveing carelessly, all around Mt. Greenwood constantly, and nobody is ever stopped by the police and given a ticket.. Suspicious people and cars are around frequently. Who taught some of these Cops how to Police, Mr. Magoo ??? The police might be doing a decent job, but they could be doing a lot better. Anyone can plainly see all sorts of things going on in Mt. Greenwood that are illegal, and enforcement is being ignored.

Rumor has it that the Commander of 022 is getting dumped and being replaced by a black commander. This is NOT good. The people in the black communities protest if the idea of a white commander is put in charge over there so maYBE WE SHOULD PROTEST AND SAY WE WANT A WHITE COMMANDER,

Rumor has it that the Commander of 022 is getting dumped and being replaced by a black commander. This is NOT good. The people in the black communities protest if the idea of a white commander is put in charge over there so maYBE WE SHOULD PROTEST AND SAY WE WANT A WHITE COMMANDER,

We Watch punks and drunks drive thru the No Thru Traffic Alleys near T.R.'s every day and night, I'll bet not one single citation has been issued, since these signs went up 2 years ago. The round-abouts are being gone around the wrong way by dope motorists who don't know how to negotiate around it, causing dangerous conditions at residential intersections. Alcohol is everywhere, especially on holidays and weekends, in public, in the Parks and Streets. Drivers are on cellphones driveing carelessly, all around Mt. Greenwood constantly, and nobody is ever stopped by the police and given a ticket.. Suspicious people and cars are around frequently. Who taught some of these Cops how to Police, Mr. Magoo ??? The police might be doing a decent job, but they could be doing a lot better. Anyone can plainly see all sorts of things going on in Mt. Greenwood that are illegal, and enforcement is being ignored.

July 14, 2010 11:26 AM

I don't want to sound like an asshole, but after reading this I'm thinking why don't a bunch of mothers get together, several cars with two or three women with cell phones and just ride around and call this shit in? The shitheads call for nothing, why can't we call for something? Kill two birds with one stone.

When you think about it, it seems like it could be kind of fun. You would be safe in your cars and sit and watch from a distance to determine if there is a police response.

Anonymous said... We Watch punks and drunks drive thru the No Thru Traffic Alleys near T.R.'s every day and night, I'll bet not one single citation has been issued, since these signs went up 2 years ago. The round-abouts are being gone around the wrong way by dope motorists who don't know how to negotiate around it, causing dangerous conditions at residential intersections. Alcohol is everywhere, especially on holidays and weekends, in public, in the Parks and Streets. Drivers are on cellphones driveing carelessly, all around Mt. Greenwood constantly, and nobody is ever stopped by the police and given a ticket.. Suspicious people and cars are around frequently. Who taught some of these Cops how to Police, Mr. Magoo ??? The police might be doing a decent job, but they could be doing a lot better. Anyone can plainly see all sorts of things going on in Mt. Greenwood that are illegal, and enforcement is being ignored.

You obviously don't read this blog often or aren't familiar with the beats of 022. Bt. 2211 is huge in size and the stop sign, alley tickets take a back seat to the calls for service. You'd probably be the one bitching that "the police have nothing better to do" if your son/daughter, etc was given a ticket. The Police are overwhelmed and it isn't getting any better any time soon!

They may not force you to pull people over,but it sure is a slap in the face when they send a car over to write parking tickets on 11th St between Kedzie and Pulaski last Sunday, especially during softball at St Chritinas fields.. Write a parking ticket then go get ur chicken...

i agree about the white commander!! when the black beauties dont get their way its riot and take to the streets. enough !!! white guilt and silence needs to go away forever. fight,stand up, be vocal and loud. read the arrest reports about the robbery from earlier post, great work by detective and off duties which included a sheriff. to the victim, please make every effort to be at court and send a message!! i hope u are well